Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Sport/DK yarn in six colors (River Washed and Stone Washed yarns by Scheepjes)
- Yarn A – River Washed 950 Wheaton (or 951 Amazon) x2 skeins
- Yarn B – River Washed 945 Ganges (or 947 Seine) x1 skein
- Yarn C – Stone Washed 813 Amazonite (or River Washed 952 Rhine) x2 skeins
- Yarn D – River Washed 941 Colorado (or 949 Yarra) x2 skeins
- Yarn E – River Washed 943 Mekong (or 944 Nile) x2 skeins
- Yarn F – River Washed 942 Steenbras (or 948 Danube) x2 skeins
- Yarn Measurements:
- Yarn A: 2 skeins
- Yarn B: 1 skein
- Yarn C: 2 skeins
- Yarn D: 2 skeins
- Yarn E: 2 skeins
- Yarn F: 2 skeins
- Needle: Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn tails
- Hook Size: 4.5mm
- Finished shawl size: Approx. 162 cm (63.8 inches) wide and 80 cm (31.5 inches) high when blocked
Abbreviations (US terms):
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sp(s) – space(s)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Round by Round Stitching Instructions for River’s Walk Shawl Pattern:
Foundation Row:
- Start by chaining a foundation chain of approximately 190 chains (this will form the base of your shawl).
- Turn your work.
Row 1:
- Work 1 sc in each of the first 2 chains from the hook.
- Then dc in each chain across the row until you reach the last 3 chains.
- Work 3 dc into the last chain to create the turning corner.
- Turn your work.
Row 2:
- Ch 3 to begin the row.
- In the first stitch, work 1 dc.
- Continue with dc in each of the next stitches.
- When you reach the last 3 stitches, work 3 dc in the last stitch to create the turning corner.
- Turn your work.
Row 3:
- Ch 1 for turning.
- Sc into the first stitch.
- Work dc across the rest of the row until you get to the last 2 stitches.
- In the last 2 stitches, work 2 dc.
- Turn your work.
Row 4 (Color Change A to B):
- Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc).
- Work dc across to the last 3 stitches.
- In the last 3 stitches, work 3 dc.
- Turn your work.
Row 5 (Color Change B to C):
- Ch 1 to turn.
- Sc across the row.
- When you reach the turning corner, work 3 dc into the last stitch.
- Turn your work.
Row 6 (Color Change C to D):
- Ch 3 to begin the row.
- Work dc across to the last 3 stitches.
- In the last 3 stitches, work 3 dc.
- Turn your work.
Row 7 (Color Change D to E):
- Ch 1 to turn.
- Sc across the row.
- When you reach the last 2 stitches, work 2 dc in the last stitch.
- Turn your work.
Row 8 (Color Change E to F):
- Ch 3 to turn.
- Work dc across to the last 3 stitches.
- In the last 3 stitches, work 3 dc.
- Turn your work.
Row 9 (Repeat with Color Changes):
- Continue to work across, changing colors according to the pattern.
- Each color change should alternate between dc and sc rows, using the specified colors from the chart.
Pattern Notes:
- Always work 3 dc into the turning stitches at the end of each row.
- Be sure to weave in your yarn ends using a tapestry needle to keep your work neat and finished.
- Make sure that the RS (right side) is facing you as you work on each row.
- WS (wrong side) will be visible when you are working on the reverse side.
Creating the Final Shawl:
- Continue working the rounds until the shawl reaches the desired size, maintaining the color pattern throughout.
- Once the shawl is large enough, finish the last row, and make sure to block the shawl to help it reach the final measurements of approximately 162 cm (63.8 inches) wide and 80 cm (31.5 inches) high.
Blocking and Final Touches:
- Gently block the shawl to the desired size by pinning it into shape and lightly steaming or wetting it.
- Let it dry completely before wearing.
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